Assistant Professor of Political Science

The Social Science Division of the Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences\at Pepperdine University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Political Science to begin Fall 2021. We seek candidates who are broadly trained and able to teach undergraduate courses in international relations and, potentially, the regional politics of Latin America, Russia and Eastern Europe, or South Asia. Specific subfields are open, but candidates whose work engages issues of race and/or gender are especially encouraged to apply. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Political Science or International Relations, an active scholarly agenda, and a commitment to excellent teaching in a Christian liberal arts environment. Applicants must have an active commitment to the Christian values of the University and the mission of Seaver College and reflect on their willingness to support the mission in their application materials. Applications from candidates who will enrich the diversity of our faculty and who are committed to supporting an inclusive educational environment are encouraged.   Additional information about the position and the application process is available at: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/about/administration/dean/facultyemployment/ and to apply now, please click [How to Apply] at the top or bottom of this page. Review of applicants will begin October 1, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Please address any inquiries regarding the position to:

Dr. Chris Soper (chris.soper@pepperdine.edu)
Chair of the Political Science Search Committee
Social Science Division, Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA. 90263